- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Evansville, IN
Washington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180345000488
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 7
- middle schools in Evansville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 65.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Middle School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle School ranks #1 of 7 middle schools in Evansville, IN.
School address
District: Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180345000488 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Washington Middle School held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 180345000488 · Evansville, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 12.3:1 · 65.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: North High School (1,650 students)
Washington Middle School held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Washington Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North High Sch
North High School
1,650 students
- William Henry
William Henry Harrison High School
1,332 students
- Francis Joseph
Francis Joseph Reitz High School
1,293 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,087 students
- North Junior H
North Junior High School
925 students
- This school 331
Washington Middle School
331 students
What this shows Washington Middle School reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Middle School compares
Washington Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.7% | ▲ 33% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 14% in Indiana - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,576
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
113
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 61.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 35.6%
African American 32.0%
Two or More 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 35.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.9, Washington Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp reports $13,576 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Henry Harrison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Francis Joseph Reitz High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,332
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Evansville
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
North Junior High School
Standard public school
925 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Thompkins Middle School
Standard public school
622 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Plaza Park International Prep Acad
Standard public school
610 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Helfrich Park Stem Academy
Standard public school
509 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Perry Heights Middle School
Standard public school
471 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Mcgary Middle School
Standard public school
295 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~331 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Middle School
How many students attend Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School has 331 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Evansville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 362 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School is 12.3:1, which is 23% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Middle School?
65.7% of students at Washington Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Middle School is White at 35.6% of enrollment, in Evansville, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington Middle School rank among middle schools in Evansville?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle School ranks #1 of 7 middle schools in Evansville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Evansville on the city page.
What other schools are in Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp?
Besides Washington Middle School, Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp also operates North High School (1,650 students), William Henry Harrison High School (1,332 students), and Francis Joseph Reitz High School (1,293 students). See the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp district page for the complete list.